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Officials Warn of Contaminated Cool Drinks in Salem This Summer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 18, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, many people turn to bottled and fresh fruit juices to stay hydrated. Roadside fruit and juice stalls, which attract large crowds between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., have started operating in anticipation of summer. However, officials from the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu have warned that some vendors are
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Maharashtra Assembly Seeks Ban on Analogue Cheese and Paneer 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2025
Report Mumbai: BJP MLA Vikram Pachpute has called for a ban on analogue cheese and paneer in Maharashtra, citing serious food safety risks. Speaking in the state assembly, he warned that these synthetic substitutes—made from vegetable oils, starches, and emulsifiers instead of milk—could lead to severe health issues, including cancer and liver cirrhosis. Lack of
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Maximum Residue Limits (MRL): Safeguarding Food Safety in India 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- March 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered if the fruits, vegetables, and grains we consume daily are truly safe from harmful chemicals? Farmers often use pesticides and other chemicals to protect crops from insects, weeds, and diseases, ensuring better yield and quality. However, traces of these chemicals can remain on the food we eat, sometimes at levels that
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MP Calls for Stricter Regulations and Higher Taxes on Junk Food 0

Report Rajya Sabha BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Friday urged the government to enforce stricter regulations on packaged foods and introduce higher taxes to curb the significant rise in junk food consumption. He emphasized that without immediate action, the growing trend could lead to severe health consequences for the population. Link Between Junk Food and

FSSAI Extends Labelling Regulation Deadline to July 2025 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has updated the deadline for food companies to comply with changes in its labelling regulations. This update, confirmed during the 45th meeting of the Food Authority, marks a significant shift in the regulatory framework for the food industry. The revised provisions will be enforced starting

FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Labels for Healthier Choices 0

Report On Tuesday, the FDA proposed a new rule requiring front-of-package nutrition labels to assist Americans in making healthier food choices. The rule, which could take effect by 2028, would mandate that food manufacturers display information on the front of packaging about saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, in addition to the standard nutrition label